LRP introduce the new Power Pack 3400 hardcase LiPo battery. Build from 30C cells the battery mimics the dimensions of a NiMH racing pack making it ideal not only for a wide range of RTR vehicles but also nitro starter boxes and many other applications that need “racing pack”-style batteries. The pack comes in a protective hardcase and is pre-wired with a Tamiya-type connector and an EHR balancer port.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Xray introduce these 6° C-hubs for the XB4 buggy. They allow for quick roll centre adjustment using different thickness shims under the camber link ball stud and are made from a tough moulded composite. A large opening for the CVD assembly prevents any clearance issues even at large steering angles and allows for easy maintenance. The C-hubs are marked for identification, they fit all XB4 kits and become available separately as left and right variant.
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The first Madeira Cup was held at the Madeira Island Off Road track. With most of the participants being on-road racers Xray’s Bruno Coelho, who was invited to assist with car and engine set-up, had loads of work to do. After Saturday’s practice rounds the track was pretty beat-up but the conditions where the same for everyone and it was no surprise that Bruno Coelho took TQ after the qualifiers as he was the most experienced buggy racers on the track. Right from the start of the 45 minute final Bruno took off and never looked back taking the race win one lap ahead of Joao Figueiredo with Vitor Sousa completing the podium in 3rd position.
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ST Racing Concepts have new aluminium option parts for Axial’s SCX10 and Wraith off-road vehicles available. First up are front and rear shock towers for the SCX10, made from CNC-machined aluminium and coming in black, gun metal, green or silver colour. They carry the stock shock mounting geometry and locations and are made to provide a more sturdy base for the shocks. The towers come as pairs and are available for the front and rear of the chassis.
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The organisers of the Reedy Race have announced that Pro-Line and JConcepts will continue to be the official tyre and insert suppliers for the 20th running of the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions that will take place from the 22nd to 26th of January at OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California. The following will be the only combinations allowed at the event:
2WD Buggy
Front – JC Gold Barcode (#3017-05) & PL Closed Cell Inserts (#6185-03)
Rear – JC Silver Barcode (#3016-06) & PL V2 Closed Cell Inserts (#6185-04)4WD Buggy
Front – PL MC Ion (#8223-17) & PL Closed Cell Inserts (#6185-02)
Rear – PL MC Ion (#8222-17) & PL V2 Closed Cell Inserts (#6185-04)
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FX Engines introduce two new exhaust pipes as well as a range of turbo glow plugs. Starting with the pipes, available soon are the high RPM EFRA 2100 and high torque EFRA 2108 pipe, both come with a hard-chrome plating for a long life and laser-etched homologation numbers for easy identification. The multi-camber pipes come without manifold but FX Engines will also offer suitable short, medium and long variants soon. Made not only for the FX engine range but all other turbo engines are the new X3 to X8 turbo-style glow plugs. The come in several heat grades for low (X3) up to high temperatures (X8).
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Team Associated introduce the new Reedy pro silicone wire and low-profile bullet-type connectors. Starting with the wire, it was developed to be lightweight and highly flexible while offering efficient current flow at the same time. The thin silicone insulation is yet sturdy enough to withstand the rigours of racing and the wire is available as 1 meter long 12AWG/4mm, 14AWG/3mm and 16AWG/2.7mm variant in any colour you want – as long as it is black. Also new are 14mm long low-profile bullet-type connectors. Coming in a standard 4mm and also new-type 5mm variant the flat top plugs are pre-shaped for easy soldering. They are silver-plated for a low resistance connection and the will become available as pair or 10-piece pack. Last but not least in the line of new electric accessories is a set of coloured shrink tube for motors and speed controllers. The kit contains three pieces each of black, red, blue, orange, and yellow shrink tubing.
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FTW introduce the Exabyte design bodyshell for the Tekno RC EB48 1/8th off-road buggy. The body sports a pair of vertical stabilisers emerging from the sloping roofline while sculpted lines sweep back from the front cooling inlets to enhance the sleek shape. For optimal cooling, the front inlets are complemented by an open rear body area. Made from .040″ polycarbonate the body fits snuggly around the lower chassis lines to prevent dirt from entering the chassis and the body, that fits both the original EB48 and the EB48.2 comes including window masks and a decal sheet.
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